of Conway, AR
November 25, 1938 - August 11, 2024
Danette Fiddler, 85, of Conway, AR passed away on August 11, 2024. She was born in Long Beach, California on November 25, 1938 to the late Dan and Cleo Lybarger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy R. Fiddler and her aunts, Jackie Reynolds Mayfield and Billie Reynolds Rogers.
Danette graduated as valedictorian from Greenbrier High School. She was an honor student at UCA where she received bachelor's and master's degrees in music. Being an accomplished musician, she played for the UCA Choir, the UCA Hatters (the dance band), gospel quartets, funerals, weddings, beauty pageants, etc.
Her teaching experience included Bauxite High School, Fuller High School, Guy Perkins School, private piano lessons and Sally Cone Elementary School, for a total of 32 years. She was nominated to the Arkansas Music Educator Association Hall of Fame. One of her Guy Perkins students, Becky Glover Pierce, was winner of the first Toad Suck Daze Talent show. She enjoyed the Sally Cone lunch bunch, the K.K.I. members and her friends at Jazzercise.
Danette is survived by 2 children, Greg Fiddler (Daneen) and Gina Fitzhugh (Adam); 3 grandchildren, Matt Fiddler (Ragen), Mallory Thessing (Bart) and Jessica Parker; 3 great grandchildren, Jaxson Fiddler, John Taylor Fiddler and Ellie Jo Thessing; 1 brother, Joe Lybarger (Betty); Nieces, Cousins and many other friends and relatives.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:00am at Crestlawn Memorial Park. The family will be there at 9:00 a.m. for those who wish to visit.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in her memory, to the University of Central Arkansas Music Department.
A special thank you to the ER staff at Conway Regional Medical Center for treating Mrs. Fiddler with such grace and respect.
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37 Condolence(s)
Pam Sellers
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
To the family , I am so very sorry for your loss . Se was a beautiful lady , always had a great smile , and friendly heart . I know she will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Rest Easy Beautiful one fly high.
Chandra Wright
Thursday, August 22, 2024
She was the best music teacher EVER!!!! I loved her beautiful raspy voice. She definitely played the piano like she was in concert!! R.I.L. Mrs Fiddler
Carol Parker Burr
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Gina, Prayers for you .
Peggy Morgan
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Danette and Jimmy were two of my closest friends for many years..I always thought if I ever had a lasting relationship it would be like theirs,there have never been two people who were meant for each other through thick and thin.. I won’t be able to attend her services but I will have two trees planted in memory of them that can be planted together and will live on forever..Gina I will have the memorial card sent to you in their honor. God bless you and your family during this time of grief..I’m so sorry for your loss..
Susie Clark
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Danette was so gifted! I taught with her at Sallie Cone. She was a very special friend.
Michelle Ragland
Thursday, August 15, 2024
My deepest condolences and prayers for peace and comfort.
Judy Reeser
Thursday, August 15, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Jim and Judy Reeser
Bob Barham
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Gina & Greg:
So sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She was such a sweet lady any time I saw her. Hold on to the wonderful memories you have of her. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Mary Rogers
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Love y'all...
Gary Stanton
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
My condolences go out to the family. I'm so sorry to hear of Danette's passing. I graduated from Greenbrier High School with Danette and I pray for her family.
Jimmy &Sharon Hooten
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
So sorry about the passing of Danette. She will certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Rest in Peace.
Kay Bush
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Joe and family/so sorry about your great loss. Prayers for you and your Family
james mullenax
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Greg, Matt and the entire fiddler family. I'm sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing
that she is in peace. Prayers for the family.
James Mullenax
Charlsie Castleberry McBride
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
To Joe and rest of family,
I send my deepest condolences to you and other family members. Danette was so very talented. I always loved to hear her play.
With my prayers,
Charlsie
Gail Page
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
I’ve enjoyed getting to know Dannette and dancing with her at Jazzercise! She was dearly loved by all of us! We will miss her! Condolences to her family!
Kim Williams
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Richard and I are so sorry for the loss of your sweet Mother.
Prayers for you and your whole family!
Gary and Sherri Cox
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
We are very sorry for the loss of your mother. We enjoyed seeing her in the office several times a year. She was always so gracious and kind to everyone. We will certainly miss her. You are in our prayers during this sad and difficult time.
Wanda Glover Holland
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
I was so sad to hear about Mrs. Fiddlers passing. I loved her both in music and in Beta club. We always scrambled to get to ride with her in her car. Classy lady and a good friend. I used to see her every once in a while with her husband at Wagon Wheel. She will be missed. Praying for her family.
Paige Revis
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Danette joined Jazzercise many years ago and was a loyal member. Her last Jazzercise class was July 31st. She had attended more than 50 classes this year. She was our (self-appointed) Sunshine Chairman. She always made sure the other members of her class (M-F 10:00am Lo-impact) were celebrated for birthdays, losses, and other milestones. She organized potluck luncheons and made sure any important announcements were made. Each time she left class, she would point her right index finger and nod her head at the teaching instructor and say, "very good". Danette was a wonderful and strong lady. We loved her and will miss her greatly.
Deena Hartsfield
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
So very sorry for your loss of such a beautiful lady and so talented. Praying for you all.
Love in Christ,
Deena
Scotty and Phyllis Poole
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Thoughts and prayers for the family. She was a wonderful teacher and role model at Guy-Perkins.
Cole Parker
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Prayers for the family!
Esther Swann
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
You are in our prayers.
Janis Garrett Robbins
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
I’m saddened to hear of her passing. I too like many others were taught piano lessons in the 70’s by this beautiful lady. I’m sure she has a special seat near a grand piano in Glory. Sending my prayers to all of you, know she will be dearly missed.
Sabra Sparkman Taylor
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
She was beautiful inside and out. Also a very talented lady. I always enjoyed her music classes. My prayers to her family and friends.
Debbie Carpenter
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Such a wonderful lady. She was a shining light for this student of Guy-Perkins who wasn’t talented in basketball ball but loved to sing. I too find my self singing songs that she taught us. Praying for the family.
John Grimes
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
I haven't seen this lady since I graduated I. 1975. She was always so nice. Prayers to the family
Dana Bivens Ritter
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Prayers to the family! She was a great music teacher.
Eric Glover
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Mrs. Fiddler was a wonderful music teacher and Beta Club sponsor at Guy-Perkins. I still catch myself singing songs she taught us. She will be missed.
Trish Alberson
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
I loved her as a music teacher and piano teacher.
So sorry for your loss Greg and family.
Doris Watkins
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Ms. Fiddler was a great music teacher. She was sponsor of the Beta Club at Guy also. She will be missed by many.
Brenda Dowdy
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
To family of Mrs Fiddler so sorry for your loss! I know she will be missed!
Brenda Griffith Guy Perkins Class of 1970
Tamera Rossi
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
So sad to hear of her passing. Mrs. Fiddler was a true inspiration to so many children. Condolences to all of her dear family and close friends. I know she will be miss by so many. I feel so very Blessed to have known her and to have been in her music classes in the 70’s. I thought about her often especially when I heard the song “Stairway to Heaven”. She is Resting in Peace with our Lord.
Mary Ellen Kordsmeier
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful mom. Prayers and thoughts to her family.
Andrea Poole
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Oh my goodness where do I begin I loved Mrs. Fiddler I was in her music class from 73. - 79 we had a wonderful time my prayers are with you kids love to all Andrea Poole Guy-Perkins
Nancy Eastham
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Prayers for you and your family as you learn to navigate life without her. Momma's are so special, and I know how much you loved her and will miss her. Love, hugs and prayers.
Blaine Freeman
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Wish I could be there, Mom, Charlotte & I sending our condolences.